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Fort Wally Van service sucks, 2 hours of roaming around picking up passengersWe arrived to take the 1PM van to El Nido, it took them so long to pick up all other passengers from different resorts and have us stop in their office to register and pay, they arrange luggage, put petrol. Too many stops. Took 2 hours before we hit the road to El Nido...arrived night time which we were trying to avoid.

Globe Roaming over charging ( not a travel blog)Hi to Xtineg & Meullah,
I am currently having problems with Globe as well I am being charged exhorbitantly for roaming. May I know if your internet over charging has been resolved and what did Globe finally charged you?
Pls. reply ASAP! thank.

globe roaming chargesI would like to request an adjustment for my roaming charges billed March 12 around Php 48,000.00, with the mobile # of 0917xxxxxxx. I already paid half of the roaming charges billed February 2012. I went to Hongkong last February 9-12, 2012. I called 211 and talked to a customer representative for roaming activation. I asked her if there is internet connection in hongkong, and she confidently told me that it depends on the provider in hongkong. She could have offered me the 5 days unlimited roaming for USD50 but I don’t know it yet that time. The customer rep also told me that there are many providers in hongkong which is a globe partner and it will randomly appear in my mobile. I didn’t ask about the roaming charges coz I thought that I won’t be having internet connections when I get there. When I found out about my bill, I’ve searched the internet and asked globe users that it’s only CSL which is globe partner for hongkong, CTM in macau and felt disappointed when I was told it has many provider and wasn’t able to get any offer of unlimited roaming.
While I was in hongkong I got a texted message about unlimited roaming which I ignored it because I thought that I got a message of unlimited roaming, thinking roaming maybe cheaper and didn’t bother to call the number given. The message shows like this:
Have worry-free Data Roaming with Bridge DataRoam Unlimited! To know more or register, dial *143# (toll-free) OR text BDU INFO to 2884 (roaming rates apply). For help, call Globe Roaming Hotline at +6327301212 (toll-free) using your mobile. Enjoy your stay! This SMS Advisory is FREE.
Globe Telecom and CTM, members of Bridge Mobile Alliance, welcomes you to Macau! Enjoy worry-free unlimited data roaming with Bridge DataRoam Unlimited. To know more or register, dial *143# (toll-free) OR text BDU INFO to 2884 (roaming rates apply). For help, call Globe Roaming Hotline at +6327301212 (toll-free) using your mobile.Enjoy your stay! This SMS Advisory is FREE.
Globe Telecom and hong kong CSL limited, members of Bridge Mobile Alliance, welcomes you to hong kong! Enjoy worry-free unlimited data roaming with Bridge DataRoam Unlimited. To know more or register, dial *143# (toll-free) OR text BDU INFO to 2884 (roaming rates apply). For help, call Globe Roaming Hotline at +6327301212 (toll-free) using your mobile.Enjoy your stay! This SMS Advisory is FREE.
I am unaware of the roaming charges and it’s my first time going abroad to have roaming activated. I thought the charges are same here in PH which it will be based on the minutes used. When I was in hongkong I barely use internet connection for long because I’ve heard that roaming is expensive yet to find out it’s based on per KB used.
When I arrived back in PH last feb 12, I plan unbilled inquiry and its 5k. I was shocked and didn’t call yet because im waiting for the final posting of my bill cut off feb 12. The next day feb13, I checked plan unbilled again and it came out around 42k which I was more shocked. I called 211 and told me I will disregard the 42k amount because my bill shown in her computer is 5k cut off feb12. I didn’t expect I will be charged after feb13 because my travel period is feb 9-12. Since I almost call every day, there was one customer rep told me that the complete generation of bill charges is not yet finalize because the HK provider are the one sending it to globe, therefore my outstanding charges will be posted in mar12 cut off. During that time I cant sleep properly coz im so worried about how am I able to pay that huge amount. I also call everyday to have an adjustment of amount because I was unaware of the roaming charges and not really informed properly. One of the customer rep told me there will be a series of investigation and the adjustment will take time. I also got a call from globe doing a customer service rating.
It’s not satisfying to pay 48k to something you aren’t aware of. Even half of it doesn’t serve right. I can’t afford to pay the said amount. My plan is only 299 and im a regular good payer. My limit is only 1,500 and how come I exceed to it. I should be cut off that time so that it will prevent for reaching that amount.
I’m sincerely asking a huge favor to please help me with this matter. I want to pay the 5 days unlimited roaming for USD 50 instead of the unfairly amount of 48k. Please help me find a way to solve this problem.
this is my letter to globe. do you think it will be waive?

SHIRL BAYWALK PENSION, THE WORST AMONG THE WORSTWe have been in Coron just recently, and everything is ok aside from the caretaker of Shirl Baywalk Pension House "Marilou". The pension house is nice but opposite of the caretaker, hence, it makes the totality of the place worst. Can you imagine a rest house where you cannot rest? Sounds funny, but its true. Marilou accomodates clients as if the place is strechable and yet they cannot provide facilities to use. They will provide one single foam for 2 persons and yet the payment is for 2. They will provide you foam without beddings. Even you stay for more than 1 day, they will not change the linens, according to them, they just change linens during the first day of stay. They accepts cooking of food, its fine, however, worst because, if your food was prepared by others, they get MAD, and pity for the househelpers, they will absorb the madness of owner and caretake MARILOU. How can you rest in a place where you can hear the voice of MARILOU and owner shouting at their househelpers? How can you rest in a place, where they control the electricity and water supply. Imagine, warm room with airconditioned at night, no supply of water. So think it over guys, dont you ever dare to check in at Shirl Baywalk, otherwise, your rest will put into mess.

its a beautiful place w/ a good driver, cheerful one but nice. i'm proud to recommend mr. roy lagrada with its his contact number 09392526488. his simply drive you until to your destination safe. its a beautiful place w/ a good driver, cheerful one but nice. i'm proud to recommend mr. roy lagrada with its his contact number 09392526488. his simply drive you until to your destination safe.

Useful Tips! Thanks!Hello fellow travelblogger, IT professional, and travel lover! Thanks for writing about your trip in El Nido. Palawan is my dream destination for a very long time and I am finally seeing this piece of paradise in July (Puerto Princesa, El Nido, and Taytay). I know, it will be rainy, but July is my only option!

sorryafter filling out the entire application form online and getting a chosen date the response was just sorry. I've been trying to apply for a schedule for my kids in dfa thru online for 2 weeks but it was unsuccessful.

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VERY UNPROFESSIONALDayyymmmm....if this happen to me, i will surely NOT PAY AT ALL! Horrible experienced man! I will surely never ever stay in patricks guesthouse nor will i encourage my family and friends to stay there!

VERY UNPROFESSIONALThey're very unprofessional. In the first place its their job to prepare things for you as you are the customer. You' ll pay your hard earned money for this?? No way!!! As for Patrick, you should be kissing the asses of your customer so that they will return to your guesthouse, instead you just showed them that you dont care at all. Dont go into this kind of business as this business requires a lot of hospitality and kissing ass! HOSPITALITY- YOU LACK THAT DUDE! I would definitely not visit ur guesthouse! As for you who wrote this blog i salute you for your patience. If it were us, WE WILL NOT PAY!! HELL NO! To those disagreeing with me i hope this happens to you when youre on vacation! Hahahahahaha.. Lets see what you will do!!!!!!!

Hi,
For those who are looking for a Van to hire or just a seats reservation at FortWally terminal, Please contact me.
EMAIL/YM: jc_jamesc@yahoo.com
Mobile: +639186779661/+639198752377
Also contact me for El Nido Island hopping tour reservation.
Thank you...

VNCThank, it is helpful. As you told, there are many VNC shops, are they in the malls or just the shop along the road in Bukit Bintang? if in the mall what is the name of that mall, so i can directly go there?
Thank for your help